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Historic Surge: Women Outnumber Men In The Polling Booths In a significant milestone for India’s democratic process, the 2024 Lok Sabha elections witnessed an unprecedented surge in women voters, with their turnout surpassing that of men in137 constituencies. This historic trend marks a notable shift in the electoral landscape, highlighting women’s growing political engagement and influence in the country. In a significant milestone for India’s democratic process, the 2024 Lok Sabha elections witnessed an unprecedented surge in women voters, with their turnout surpassing that of men in137 constituencies. The fifth phase of polling on May 20, 2024, was particularly remarkable. Data released by the Election Commission revealed that 63% of women voters participated in this phase, compared to 61.48% of men. This phase included 49 constituencies across eight states and Union territories, with a total voter turnout of 62.2%, an increase from 61.82% in the 2019 elections. Several statesstood out for their higher female voter turnout. In 14 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, 58.51% of women voted compared to 57.60% of men. Key areas such as Amethi and Raebareli saw a significant lead in …

Voters, not leaders: The shrinking space for women in 2026 Assembly ... The promise of greater political space for women, amplified after the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, appears to be faltering on the ground, with candidate lists across states revealing a persistent gap between women’s electoral participation and political representation. Despite forming a decisive share of the electorate in states such as Kerala, Assam and Tamil Nadu, women continue to remain underrepresented in the fray, as parties fall back on familiar patterns of limited nominations, underscoring deep-rooted structural barriers within the political system. Despite women accounting for more than half of the electorate in the state of Kerala, their presence in the electoral fray remains limited. Across 140 constituencies,major parties have fielded only a modest number of women candidates— CPI(M) (12), BJP (14), Congress (9) and CPI (5), according to PTI inputs. Women make up only 10.5 % of the candidates — 54 women and one transgender person of 457 across 140 constituencies. Kerala has over 1.39 crore women voters, outnumbering men, yet the gap between participation and representation remains…

Assembly Elections 2026: Women Candidates Up Slightly, Progress Still ... A A A Twitter Facebook Reddit TL;DR: Women’s participation in states where assembly elections were held in 2026 increased only marginally between 2021 and 2026 and remained far below the proposed 33% reservation benchmark. Representation also varied significantly across states, political parties, and constituency categories. Context The passage of the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023, popularly known as the Women’s Reservation Bill or Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, marked a major step toward improving women’s political representation in India. The legislation provides for a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, including seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Although the reservation will come into effect only after delimitation and related procedures, the bill has intensified discussions around the participation of women in electoral politics. In this context, analysing data of the recently held state assembly elections in 2026 offers insight into whether political parties have voluntarily expanded opportunities for women candidates even befor…

Manipur draft electoral rolls 2026: Women outnumber men at 9.93 lakh Share: Copied Listen to Article Audio Loading voice… 0.85× 1× 1.15× 1.3× 1.5× Synopsis Manipur's draft electoral rolls reveal a gender ratio of 1,057 — women voters outnumbering men by over 53,000 — well above the national average. With 19.34 lakh total electors, 85 new polling stations, and a claims window open until 4 August, the state's electoral machinery is gearing up for a final roll publication on 6 September 2026. Key Takeaways Manipur's draft electoral rolls published on 5 July 2026 show 19,34,399 total registered voters. Women voters (9,93,660) outnumber men ( 9,40,446 ), with 293 third-gender electors enrolled. The gender ratio stands at 1,057 — significantly above the national average. 1,58,677 electors (7.58%) were excluded, including 43,000 deaths, 34,740 untraceable, and 72,473 permanently shifted. 85 new polling stations added, bringing the state total to 3,041 . Claims and objections period runs from 5 July to 4 August 2026 ; final rolls due on 6 September 2026 . Manipur's draft electoral rolls, published on Sunday, 5 July 2026 following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) , sh…

Only 10.2% women fielded in 20 Assembly polls since passage of women’s Bill in 2023: report For 2024 Lok Sabha polls, out of a total of 8,360 candidates analysed, only 800 (9.6%) were women and 152 (28%) out of 543 constituencies had zero women candidates, according to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR)

Women's quota fact check: Only 10.2% women fielded in polls after Nari ... Breaking news, top headlines, in-depth analysis, & exclusive stories Debate around political empowerment of women apart, parties in India are far from reaching the 33 % threshold of fielding women candidates in elections. An Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) analysis of 39,789 candidates who contested the Lok Sabha 2024 and 20 subsequent state and UT elections held after the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s Reservation Bill) 2023 reveals that only 4073 (10.2%) were women. The 2024 General elections, held after the Parliament passed the Women’s Reservation Bill in 2023, had 8,360 candidates, of which only 800 (9.6%) were women. Out of 543 Lok Sabha constituencies, 152 (28%) constituencies had zero women candidates. Also, after the Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023, assembly elections were held across 20 States and Union Territories (UTs). Out of a total of 31,429 candidates who contested these elections, only 3,273 (10.2%) were women fielded by political parties, the analysis shows. Odisha (2024) had the highest proportion of women candidates at 13.9%, followed by Delhi (2025) …

Women's quota fact check: Only 10.2% women fielded in polls after ... Debate around political empowerment of women apart, parties in India are far from reaching the 33 % threshold of fielding women candidates in elections. An Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) analysis of 39,789 candidates who contested the Lok Sabha 2024 and 20 subsequent state and UT elections held after the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s Reservation Bill) 2023 reveals that only 4073 (10.2%) were women. The 2024 General elections, held after the Parliament passed the Women’s Reservation Bill in 2023, had 8,360 candidates, of which only 800 (9.6%) were women. Out of 543 Lok Sabha constituencies, 152 (28%) constituencies had zero women candidates. Also, after the Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023, assembly elections were held across 20 States and Union Territories (UTs). Out of a total of 31,429 candidates who contested these elections, only 3,273 (10.2%) were women fielded by political parties, the analysis shows. Odisha (2024) had the highest proportion of women candidates at 13.9%, followed by Delhi (2025) at 13.7% and Puducherry (2026) at 13.6%. Across all State and Union Territ…

Women in Parliament and State Assemblies - Vital Stats Vital Stats Women in Parliament and State Assemblies The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023 was introduced in Lok Sabha on September 19, 2023.  The Bill seeks to reserve one-third of all seats for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.  A similar Bill had been introduced in Rajya Sabha in 2008, and was passed by the House two years later.  It lapsed after the dissolution of the 15 th Lok Sabha in 2014.  This note takes a look at participation of women in Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies. Slow rise in the representation of women in Lok Sabha Sources: Gender-Wise Statistical List, Lok Sabha, 2019; PRS. Sources: Inter-Parliamentary Union Website as accessed on September 19, 2023; PRS. Women representation in Lok Sabha has increased from 5% in the first Lok Sabha to 15% in the current Lok Sabha. Scandinavian countries such as Sweden and Norway, and South Africa have more than 45% women representation in their national legislatures.  Japan at 10%, lags behind India. Note: Only parties with 10 or more members are shown. Sources: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Websites as accessed on…

Women's quota fact check: Only 10.2% women fielded in polls ... - Dailyhunt D ebate around political empowerment of women apart, parties in India are far from reaching the 33 % threshold of fielding women candidates in elections. Advertisement An Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) analysis of 39,789 candidates who contested the Lok Sabha 2024 and 20 subsequent state and UT elections held after the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Bill) 2023 reveals that only 4073 (10.2%) were women. The 2024 General elections, held after the Parliament passed the Women's Reservation Bill in 2023, had 8,360 candidates, of which only 800 (9.6%) were women. Out of 543 Lok Sabha constituencies, 152 (28%) constituencies had zero women candidates. Also, after the Women's Reservation Bill, 2023, assembly elections were held across 20 States and Union Territories (UTs). Out of a total of 31,429 candidates who contested these elections, only 3,273 (10.2%) were women fielded by political parties, the analysis shows. Odisha (2024) had the highest proportion of women candidates at 13.9%, followed by Delhi (2025) at 13.7% and Puducherry (2026) at 13.6%. Across all State an…